Wildlife

Rangelands, forests, deserts, canyons, rivers, tundra: BLM manages more fish and wildlife habitat than any other federal land manager. All sorts of animals can be found in BLM's 245 million acres–from microscopic soil creatures to bears and bison. Whether you’re interested in the science of wildlife or wildlife-related recreation, check out these links to learn more about the "wild side" of BLM lands.

Wildlife in Northwest ColoradoIncludes report on the reintroduction of the black-footed ferret to Colorado and Utah with information on their life cycle and their history in the west as well as a photo gallery.